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#2118 of 2,268 schools in GA
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Elementary School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Heights Charter School · Atlanta, GA
A charter elementary school in Atlanta, GA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3712 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Atlanta, GA 30331
- Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atlanta Heights Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlanta Heights Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,548
Median home value
$277,900
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kindezi SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Miles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Harper-archer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Imhotop AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Heights Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Atlanta Heights Charter School is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlanta Heights Charter School
Atlanta Heights Charter School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Heights Charter School, serving approximately 765 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,118 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlanta Heights Charter School
What grades does Atlanta Heights Charter School serve?
Atlanta Heights Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Atlanta Heights Charter School?
Atlanta Heights Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Heights Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Heights Charter School is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlanta Heights Charter School rank in GA?
Atlanta Heights Charter School ranks #2,118 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Atlanta Heights Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlanta Heights Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atlanta Heights Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlanta Heights Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Atlanta Heights Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Atlanta Heights Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Atlanta Heights Charter School a Title I school?
No, Atlanta Heights Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlanta Heights Charter School?
99.6% of students at Atlanta Heights Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (404) 472-3003
- Area population (ZIP 30331)
- 63,418
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30331; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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